Amaranth Leaves (Raw)
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Vegetables and Vegetable Products
A 100g serving covers 950% of the daily recommended Vitamin K, making Amaranth Leaves (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.5g), fat (0.3g), and carbohydrates (4g) per 100g. At just 23 calories per 100g, Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. Sodium is modest at 20mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Amaranth Leaves (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 92% water by weight, Amaranth Leaves (Raw) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein35%2.5 g
- Fat10%0.33 g
- Carbs55%4 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 91.7 | G |
| Energy | 23.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 2.5 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.33 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 43.3 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.03 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.16 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.66 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.19 | MG |
| Folate, total | 85.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 146 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1140 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 215 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 50.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 611 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 20.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.90 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.16 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.89 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.90 | UG |
| Energy | 97.0 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.5 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 85.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 85.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2917 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.09 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.001 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.07 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.01 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.08 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.08 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.15 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.14 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.002 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 | G |
| Threonine | 0.10 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.12 | G |
| Leucine | 0.20 | G |
| Lysine | 0.13 | G |
| Methionine | 0.04 | G |
| Cystine | 0.03 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.08 | G |
| Valine | 0.14 | G |
| Arginine | 0.12 | G |
| Histidine | 0.05 | G |
| Alanine | 0.14 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.23 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.29 | G |
| Glycine | 0.13 | G |
| Proline | 0.12 | G |
| Serine | 0.11 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leaf (14g) | 3 | 0.3g | 0g | 0.6g |
| cup (28g) | 6 | 0.7g | 0.1g | 1.1g |
Scaled from Amaranth Leaves (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (48% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
- Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Calcium (17% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Iron (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Potassium (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
- Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
Dietary Considerations
With 611mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Amaranth Leaves (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Amaranth Leaves (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 20mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The antioxidant content of Amaranth Leaves (Raw) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
- Calcium: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168385.
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